The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about fraud with a counter transfer when promising winnings

Fraudsters use a counter-transfer scheme with the promise of a large win, income from investments or other payment. On April 2, the Department for the Organization of the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies (UBK) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation warned about this.

"When a person tries to receive money allegedly owed to him, he is informed of the need to make an additional amount under the pretext of a "verification deposit", "guarantee transfer", "anti-fraud check", "conversion payment", etc.," the department's Telegram channel says.

The Interior Ministry noted that fraudsters may use other formulations, but still their essence is to deceive the victim. Law enforcement officers warn that such methods are not used by banks, brokers, payment systems or other legal financial organizations.

In addition, for real commissions or fees, counter transfers to the card are not required. They are also not processed through payments to unknown recipients.

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In March, a new fraud scheme appeared in Russia, targeting citizens who have returned from foreign trips. Scammers convince tourists that during the trip they were in contact with undesirable organizations in the Russian Federation, for which they now face criminal liability and account blocking. To "solve the problem", the victim is offered to transfer funds to a "secure account" or install a special application via a link.

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